Candace Leitch

Candace "Candy" Joy Leitch, 69, of Fergus Falls, a hard worker with a heart of gold passed away Thursday, July 31, at PioneerCare, with her loving family by her side and under the care of Vivie Hospice.

Candy was born February 27, 1956, to Severn and Stella (Foss) Halena. She was the fourth of five children - and the only girl. She graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1975.

She married Bradford Leitch in 1976, out of that union came their two children; BK and Casey.

As her two children got older, she found work at BJ's East in Fergus Falls and the Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center. She retired from Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in 2020.

She was a hardworking, strong minded, independent, loving mother, caring friend and a proud grandmother who loved spending time with family and friends. She would have given the shirt off her back for anyone in need. She lived up to her middle name with a hopeful outlook during treatment for multiple health problems in the last six years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Severn and Stella Halena and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Eugene and Minerva Leitch.

Survivors include her children, B.K. (Julie) Leitch and Casey (Chris Adams) Leitch of Fergus Falls; grandsons, Bret Leitch of Fargo ND, Beck Leitch and Carsten Adams of Fergus Falls; brothers, Gordon (Betty) Halena of rural Ashby; Jim (Jackie) Halena of rural Dalton; Wayne (Sue) Halena of Vadnais Heights; and Glen Halena of Breckenridge. Along with her childhood friend Deb Graff of Fergus Falls.

Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Olson Funeral and Cremation, Fergus Falls, MN.

Clergy: Reverend Eliza Johnson

Interment: Knollwood Memorial Cemetery, Fergus Falls, MN.

Luncheon to follow at the Fergus Falls Eagles Club ~ 2:00 p.m.

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com